Lyons Business Expanding

Published on Thursday, November 20 2014 13:54

Opticus Inc., the original Internet supplier of prescription high altitude (glacier) glasses announces their expansion into prescription everyday glasses at their national office located at 419 Main Street in Lyons.

Boulder County Extends Drilling Moratorium

Published on Thursday, November 20 2014 13:53

At a public meeting last Thursday morning (November 13), the Boulder County Commissioners extended the county’s moratorium on new oil and gas drilling permits to July 1, 2018. The decision came after hosting a six-hour public hearing on Monday, November 10, where

Colorado’s Postcard Places

When my husband was transferred to Phoenix from Denver one summer, we decided to see what the state had to offer by taking a week driving tour. Besides the Grand Canyon, we saw the Mogollon (pronounced mug-e-on) Rim as well as other state highlights.

About Town - November 20, 2014

In the interest of full disclosure, let it be known that the author of this column is an elected official. Her opinions are hers, and do not necessarily reflect those of the entire Board of Trustees

A cold week went by. I had only 10 degrees on my thermometer. Longmont was below zero, and Greeley was also really cold. It has always been said that Lyons is about 10 degrees warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer, so I guess that proves it. I hope all of

Lady Lion’s 2014-2015 - Basketball Season Preview

Published on Thursday, November 20 2014 12:41

The Lady Lions basketball team will enter new territory as they switch leagues from the tough 3A Patriot League, to the 2A Mile High League. Head coach Sandy Mitchell, now in her third season at Lyons, hopes that the move will give the Lady Lion’s a greater opportunity

Special Election; When And How Many?

Published on Thursday, November 20 2014 00:00

By Joseph LekarczykThe Trestle Strategy Group, a consulting firm hired by the Town of Lyons to conduct a recovery housing site analysis with a “fresh set of eyes” gave the Board of Trustees (BOT) and an interested group of residents an update on their progress at Monday night’s meeting. The Board also heard from Town of Lyons Planner Bob Joseph, who

Linda Young Pittman Goudelock

Published on Friday, November 14 2014 13:00

Linda Young Pittman Goudelock, of Lyons, formerly of Cleveland, Mississippi, died on October 6, in hospice care in Longmont. Linda was born March 16, 1924 and raised in Ruleville, Mississippi. Soon after WWII, Linda married

MAVEN Sprinkled With Star Dust

Published on Friday, November 14 2014 11:25

Editor’s Note: Lyons resident and CU professor Nick Schneider has been involved over the last decade with a team of scientists who sent an atmospheric probe, called MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution) to the red planet to try and ascertain what became of the water on Mars. Maven was launched in mid-November of 2013,

Aloha From Lyons

Published on Friday, November 14 2014 11:01

Ask anyone who has ever been to Hawaii, and they will tell you that Aloha, translates to: “hello,” “good bye,” and/or “I love you,” depending on the circumstances. Well after last Friday night’s Lyons Community Foundation (LCF) annual Gala, we might have to add “job well done” and “great party” to the list of possible translations.